February First Friday

We put decorated and passed out tissue boxes to the residents at a local nursing home.  These once a month trips offer so much to the children.  They are able to attend mass with the residents, have lunch with the other children, learn about a particular topic, and create a craft (that they often give to the residents).  This is also an opportunity for me to get some social time with other moms.  The support for the residents, the children, and the mothers is priceless.

After delivering the tissue boxes to the residents, we decorated Valentine cookies.  Part of the topic included a discussion about storing treasure in heaven.  The cookies represented a treasure on earth.

Candlemas

For the past few years, instead of celebrating Groundhog Day we have celebrated Candlemas.  This has traditionally been celebrated on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.  The candles remind us during the dark and dreary days of winter that Christ is the Light of the world and spring is just a few weeks away.  Crepes or pancakes are also a traditional meal.  My kids never pass up a chance to have breakfast for supper!  The kids made candles that we hung on the windows and ate their pancakes by candlelight.

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